(PDF) Physiology Question-Based Learning – Neurophysiology by Hwee Ming Cheng

This is the PDF eBook version for Physiology Question-Based Learning – Neurophysiology, Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems by Hwee Ming Cheng

Table of Contents

Part I Neurophysiology

Introduction: Neural Impulses and Homeostatic Balance

Membrane, Local and Action Potentials
Synapses and Neurotransmission
General Sensations and Nociception
Special Sensations
Muscle and Movements

Part II Endocrinology

Introduction: Hormones and Homeostatic Integration
Hypothalamus-Pituitary Hormonal Partners
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Adrenal glands and Pancreas
Male and Female Physiology

Part III Gastrointestinal Physiology

Introduction: You are what you Eat

Motility and Peristalsis
Secretion of Digestive Juices
Digestion of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Intestinal Absorption
Energy Balance, Metabolism

Part IV Neuro-Endo-Gastrointestinal Physiology

Introduction: Brain-Gut Relationships, Paracrines

Neuro-Endocrinology
Neuro-Gastroenterology

Appendix: Eponyms in Neurophysiology

Bibliography